French Potato Soup With Leek

This soup has a nice, comforting flavor. Good for what ails you :) You can enjoy a bowl of this soup along with a slice or two of french bread, Mmmm!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5-6
• Yields: 5-6 cups

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  leeks, white and light green parts, washed well and minced
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2  large potatoes, cubed & peeled
• 1⁄2 cup celery, minced
• 2  cups water
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 1  dash salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1  dash pepper

Directions

1. Saute leek in olive oil in a large pot 2 minutes.
2. Add onion, garlic, celery, and potato, saute 3-5 minutes.
3. Add water, stock, and salt. Bring to a low boil.
4. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender.
5. Remove from heat, strain off half of liquid and reserve.
6. Process potato/leek mixture in small batches in a food processor. Return to pot with reserved liquid.
7. Season to taste.
8. Stir in milk and serve hot.